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Earn $75* when you open a No-Fee Chequing or Savings Account

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Membership Has Its Rewards

Students! Become a member and open an account to earn more.

Receive a $75 bonus when you open a Premium Savings Account

Get $75*

Receive a $75 bonus when you become a member and open a Premium Savings Account or Chequing Account.

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Plus an additional $50 when you refer a friend

Plus an additional $50**

We’ll deposit $50 into both your new account and your friend’s account when you refer a friend to Northern Birch Credit Union.

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More money in your account

More money in your account

The more friends you refer, the more you earn!

Boost Your Savings with No-Fee Student Banking

Your Money. Your Way.

At Northern Birch Credit Union, banking is more than just managing transactions – it's about building relationships and providing personalized financial service tailored to your unique needs. By choosing us for your chequing or savings account, you'll enjoy a range of exclusive benefits designed with students in mind.

Benefits of Banking with Northern Birch.

24/7 online and mobile banking access

24/7 Online & Mobile Banking

Bank anywhere, anytime online or on your smartphone with the Northern Birch banking app.

Easily Access Cash at One of Our 3,000 ATMs

Easily Access Cash at One of Our 3,000 ATMs

Take advantage of Ding Free® Exchange Network ATMs across Canada.

Free 5 Interac e-Transfers each month

5 FREE Interac e-Transfers® Every Month*

It’s easy and it’s free. Send or receive money to and from friends or family with Interac e-Transfer®.

No-Fee Chequing and Savings Accounts

No-Fee Chequing and Savings Accounts

No monthly fees and no fees for withdrawing funds and making transactions.

Speak to one of our Member Service Representatives to get started.

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Investing in Our Community

The Credit Union
Difference

At Northern Birch Credit Union, we deeply care about our community and value the contributions of our members.

Each year, Northern Birch Credit Union proudly supports students who embody our commitment to our member communities.

Meet Sten, one of our past Northern Birch Community Roots Scholarship recipients. Studying at McMaster University in Hamilton, he thanks the Northern Birch community for investing in student members and helping them reach their educational and financial goals.

“Northern Birch keeps me rooted in the community by helping students succeed and encouraging us to be more involved in the community.”

Our Community Roots Scholarship recognizes and encourages our young members’ participation in their local communities in various forms. As an active member of his cultural community in Ontario, Sten has been a part of the Estonian Scouts and summer camps for many years. He graduated as valedictorian from Toronto Estonian Supplementary School and is a member of a community choir.

Discover the benefits of becoming a member today.

Ready to Get Started?

Apply online or in-person and experience the perks of banking with Northern Birch Credit Union.

Getting started is simple.

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Your Money.
Your Way.

No fees, no hassle!

Use referral code "STUDENT"

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Your Security is Our Priority

Trusted by students across Ontario, join our community and manage your finances with confidence.

We make online banking easy and secure with features like 2-step verification and personal information masking.

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Our Locations

For Toronto branches call 416-465-4659 or 416-922-2551
Toll-free: 1 866-844-3828

Tartu College Branch

CASHLESS branch
ATM open during business hours

310 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, ON, M5S 1W4

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 3 pm

Contact

Latvian Centre Branch

4 Credit Union Dr.
North York, ON, M4A 2N8

Hours:
Monday: 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday: Closed†

Contact

Hamilton Branch

16 Queen St. N.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2T8

Tel: 905-527-4344

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed†
Wednesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday: Closed†

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†Note: Our branches are closed on Saturdays as of May 18th for summer hours. We will reopen on Saturdays on September 7th.
The Hamilton branch will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for the month of August.

*Applicable to high school and post-secondary students only, ages 16 and older. Proof of full-time enrollment required for post-secondary students. For anyone younger than 16, a parent must accompany you to open your membership. Membership is subject to approval and new members must meet the requirements of membership at Northern Birch Credit Union. Offer eligible for new members only. To receive the $75 bonus, the new student member must hold an active chequing and/or savings account for at least 3 months. The new student member will have the bonus funds automatically deposited into their chequing or savings account after 3 months of meeting the offer and membership requirements.

The New Student Member Bonus $75 Offer may be combined with the New Member Referral Bonus Offer of $50 to the referring member only. In order for the referring member to claim the $50 bonus, they themselves must have an active chequing and/or savings account with Northern Birch Credit Union for a minimum of 3 months. Member referral Terms and Conditions apply.

A referred new member is eligible to receive the $50 referral bonus upon becoming a member (or $75 if they are an eligible student during the promotion period) but may not claim both the New Member Referral Bonus Offer of $50 and the New Student Member Bonus $75 Offer upon becoming a new member. They may in turn refer other new members and therefore then be eligible for a $50 referral bonus after meeting the above criteria. Other restrictions may apply.

If eligible, both the referring member and the new member will have the funds automatically deposited to their accounts after 3 months of each separately meeting the promotional requirements. 

Student Loan/Line of Credit Bonus $75 Offer:

If a student loan application is approved and funded for an eligible member of Northern Birch Credit Union, this qualifies an eligible student for a $75 bonus. The student loan bonus applies for new and existing members who have been members for a minimum of 3 months and held an active chequing or savings account. This offer may be combined with the New Student $75 Bonus Offer. The bonus funds will be automatically deposited to their account after 3 months of meeting the promotional requirements. Other restrictions and terms and conditions apply.

All offers subject to change at any time without notice. An active account refers to an account, other than a member share account, which has a current balance and has at least one transaction made during the promotion period.

Available for our personal and business members, you can send 5 free Interac e-Transfers® a month from your eligible chequing account. Each Interac e-Transfer will be charged a $1.00 fee at time of sending. Up to five e-Transfer fees will be credited back to you the member the end of the month.